Andrew P Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi George, I wont be around much Thursday as I have a lot to do but I'm looking forward to the Shed pics. I have decided to go the extra mile on Wye Dale and try and do some interiors on some buildings. Have you got a track plan yet,? Princetown, Hayling Island or Midhurst would be good prototype track layouts to copy. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Morning Bodgit, l do have a track plan in mind, just need to tweek it a bit, something like Seaton with the engine shed up near the station, George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Go for it George. I know the area well albeit after the cuts. :sungum: Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Nice one George, and with a bit of modellers licence you would get away with your Bulleids or a T9, sounds like a plan. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Fantastic Thread, Great Inspiration!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Bodgit, Duncan / Georgeconna Thanks for the encouragement, l have been working to finish the signal box today, and have also started to build the goods shed, will post pictures soon.. George.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hi Mate, now in and waiting for some pics please. How about the track plan as well? Bodge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hello Bodgit, Heres the photos of the progress on the shed, still lots to do yet, l was going to put some doors on the shed but decided against them, need to get some more roof plasticard for the roof, as l said l want to use up lots of left overs up, the windows are O gauge signal box windows.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hi George that looks good, the windows work fine, and not too big at all, will you be putting a door from the loading platform into the office? More pics soon please mate, fantastic work. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hello Mate, Yes there will be a door on the dock into the office, and the one outside needs some steps too, still have to paint the signal box which is nearly done.. George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Is the inside of the Signal Box detailed, and with a Signalman? And Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 I'm not to sure yet, l keep looking at the detail Al has done on his buildings but where do you stop ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 George, looking really nice. Back to 4mm now? May have missed an earlier post. Lovely stuff. Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hello Jack, Happy New Year, Yes l have gone back to 'OO' for two main reasons (1) l just do not have the space for a layout of any use, and (2) the time factor in building stock etc etc, where as the standard of ready to run today 'OO' is excellent, and l have wasted far too much time and money on projects in 'O' that have failed, So l have decided to make a nice little seaside terminus on the southern region somewhere, plus Southern region steam stock from Hornby/Bachmann are excellent. and getting better. l have just bought a lovely N Class in southern green for £40 S/H in 'O' that would have cost at least £850 to finish and probably a year to build it, so you see it makes sense.. Happy modelling, George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Its does seem rather expensive and time consuming in 'O' if an individual just wants to build a layout to operate (ME) I think the novelty of 7mm warn off after a while for me. Must say you produced some absolutely stunning loco's and buildings George a milestone alot of modellers set themselves im sure. This new venture seems very promising, Seaside southern. 'Ansum! All the best. And happy 2014 Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashcombe Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I'm honoured that such beautifully crafted modelling should be named Ashcombe! It has been a lucky (pseudo) name for me; it was my house name at school and we now live not far from Ashcombe Cross (That's rare for me, by the way!) Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hello (Lady) Ashcombe, l am so glad that 'Ashcombe Bay' has some distinguished followers as yourself, there will be a public house in the lane at the back of the station called appropriately 'Lady Ashcombe'. George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Nice idea George, Mines and orange juice, cheers. And Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 g&t on the rocks for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 George Excellent modelling. You could detail the signal box to within an inch of its life and give Al a run for his money. But then again, is it worth it. Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 The drinks are on the house when 'Lady Ashcombe' opens.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Morning Lads, Just thought you would like to see how l construct my chimneys in stone on 'Ashcombe Bay', 1 Get some 8mm square plastruct 2 Sand a 45 degree angle on the edge 3 Glue together and gently score the edge to bend 4 Gently bend and glue 5 Mark the end and sand a 45 degree 6 Gently sand all round, you should have a nice chimney with no awful edges Works for me even with brick plasticard, you can do it in one, much better than four bits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Apart from painting and details inside the box is almost done.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Got going on the goods shed as well.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 They really are excellent, mate, love the goods shed, It's got a real solid feel to it, even before you start painting it. Nice one! Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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